JúJú Iceland - Icelandic Cod Liver Oil 250ml liquid bottle 8.5 fl.oz
JúJú’s Cod Liver Oil is an oil made from the liver of the cod fish. Cod liver is one of the richest natural sources of vitamins A and D. Cod liver oil was commonly used to prevent rickets, a bone-deforming disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin D. JúJú’s Cod Liver Oil is rich in Omega-3 EPA and DHA fatty acids as well as vitamins A and D. The Cod Liver Oil is made from the fresh livers of cod caught in the pure, fresh waters around Iceland. The oil is free from genetically modified materials and components. JúJú capsules are 100% fish gelatine.
JúJú eco-packaging. Outer packaging of our products we use recyclable cardboard tub. The oil is bottled in dark amber glass with spill save cap that has air lock ball inside to prevent extra oxygen to interact with the oil.
At JúJú we remain committed to preserving the source of our ingredients, our natural environment. This means taking responsibility for shaping a more sustainable planet. Our product development decisions extend beyond our formulations and encompass all the materials we use to get our products to you in good conscience. Our supplements are sealed in cello bag wraps produced from plant base and packaged within 100% recyclable Kraft paper tubes. These materials have a naturally smaller carbon footprint to provide a non-toxic alternative to the billions of dreaded plastic bags that are typically thrown out to our landfills or incinerated each year.
JúJú’s Cod Liver Oil is rich in Omega-3 EPA and DHA fatty acids as well as vitamins A and D. The Cod Liver Oil is made from the fresh livers of cod caught in the pure, fresh waters around Iceland. The oil is free from genetically modified materials and components.
How does it work?
Vitamin A is essential for eyesight, especially for seeing in dim light. It combines with proteins in the eye to form a special pigment that sends messages from the eyes to the brain.2 Vitamin A is essential for the health of the skin and the protective membranes that line the nose, mouth, throat, and intestinal tract. Vitamin A is required to produce new cells in the skin and membranes, which the body constantly breaks down and replaces. Because healthy skin and membranes are a barrier to invading organisms, Vitamin A plays an important role in the body’s immune system.2
Vitamin D regulates calcium levels in the body. It enhances the absorption of calcium from foods, controls the amount of calcium that is lost from the body, and keeps blood calcium levels steady. Vitamin D is essential for building and maintaining healthy bones and teeth.
EPA and DHA dosage recommendations vary depending on your age and health. WHO recommends a daily intake of 0.2–0.5 grams (200–500 mg) of combined EPA and DHA. However, it may be necessary to increase the dosage if you are pregnant, nursing, or at risk of heart disease.
The Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for vitamin A is 5,000 IU (International Units). The Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for vitamin D is 400 IU (International Units).
Who Should Use Cod Liver Oil?
People who do not eat foods rich in vitamin A or vitamin D, such as milk, eggs, liver, or fish, may not be meeting their needs. Vitamins A and D are critical for normal growth and development, so children who do not get enough of these vitamins in their diet may benefit from cod liver oil.
Are There Any Side Effects?
Vitamin A is safe when taken at recommended levels. Experts recommend that vitamin A supplements be limited to 10,000 IU per day. Vitamin A may cause liver damage and birth defects if taken in large amounts (25,000 IU or more per day) for many months or years. No side effects are reported for vitamin D intakes under 2,000 IU per day in healthy adults. Greater amounts of vitamin D can increase the loss of calcium from the bones and from the body. Excess amounts of vitamin D, when taken for many weeks or months, may lead to toxicity.